Verses 4-5
‘I thank my God always, making mention of you (S) in my prayers, hearing of your (S) love, and of the faith which you have toward the Lord Jesus, and unto all the saints,’
Paul now switches to singular pronouns as he directs his remarks to Philemon. According to his usual custom he thanks God for him, and assures him of his prayers. As in most of the letters his heart overflows for the person/people he is writing to. And he does this in this case because of the love that Philemon demonstrates, and the faith that he has towards the Lord Jesus. And also for the love and faithfulness that he shows to all God’s people in his attitude towards them and what he does for them. He mentions love first because it is especially to Philemon’s love that he will be appealing.
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